No i didnt have a problem becoming a deputy but i had a huge problem with actions a coments made by certain members. This one in particular.

I agree we need to lay down some kind of law regarding elections because of this.

I think that if members drop out then a re-election needs to be held.

In that thread I did express the idea that if Psweet became senator, then resigned, then his deputy, LC, would only be in power as an interim, until a new vote is held.

I would suggest a law as follows (although we'd have to check it doesn't conflict with the Constitution or any other law):

Resignation Law

If an elected official resigns, then his deputy (if available) will manage the position on an interim basis, until a replacement can be elected by the people. The deputy may run in said election.

If no deputy is available, then an election must be held as soon as possible to fill the position.

(This is similar to a bi-election, except a deputy can manage the position in the interim, to keep the game going)

How about:

Election Drop-outs

If a candidate drops out of an election, they cannot re-enter election. The tier of government* holding the election, may void the election and re-hold the poll without said candidate.

*For SC Elections, this would be the Princep, for Senate/President elections, this would be the Supreme court

I think this wording is a bit vague. It should be more along the lines

The tier of government* holding the election, must void the election and re-hold the poll without said candidate if 2 or less candidate are running or appoint the leading candidate or the runner up* the winner where there are 3 or more candidates

* in cases where leading candidate has stepped down mid race the runner up will be awarded the position as long as said candidate has recieved a tally of no less than a value of three fifths (3/5 or 60%) of the Leaders tally. Thus proportionally represented.

This would in cases of a closely fought campaign leave the option of continuing the game a quickly as possible. Although i feel such circumstances are unlikely to happen again it would be prudent to allow for a provision avoiding such a complicated situation.   

-----back to psweets point-----

The senate floor is where said contested thread was placed. It was declared a non official thread by the senator who posted it. Now im not getting into the motives of why it was closed but it should be a case of the senate floor being a place where the senate can discuss matters. there was nothing illegal about what bis did in setting up that thread. Lets not put this legislation through. lets keep unofficial threads for the town square. the senate floor and the supreme court should be places of official business.

Also would sombody create a place where articles of law can be easily accessed. it is tedium to the highest degree looking for that information.

Election Dropouts (V2)

If a candidate drops out of an election, they cannot re-enter election.

The tier of government* holding the election, must do the following:

(a) In cases where leading candidate has stepped down mid race the runner up will be awarded the position, as long as said candidate has recieved a tally of no less than a value of three fifths (3/5 or 60%) of the Leaders tally. Thus proportionally represented.

(b) In cases where the candidate stepping down is not the leader, the leading candidate will win the election as expected.

(c) If conditions (a) or (b) are not met, the election is void and must be re-held without said candidate.

*For SC Elections, this would be the Princep, for Senate/President elections, this would be the Supreme Court

In regards to the senate floor an unofficial threads. As long as the thread is obviously unofficial, then I don't have a problem. If someone tries to usurp an election, then that would be grounds for punishment. I'm not sure what the other senators think about this.

I've asked Mongoose what would be the best approach for collating the articles of law. Hopefully the ball will start rolling in the next few days...

Again, sorry all.  I hadn't any idea how big of a wave this whole shenanigan would create. 

Now, about legislating common sense...

It's not like we have anything better to do!  Let's get going!